I'm researching technology from the 2000s for a screenplay and need some insights. How could someone track another person's location back then while keeping a record of their movements over a week or two? I'm specifically looking for methods suitable for the USA between 2000 and 2010. This could include hidden GPS trackers in cars or phones. I need something that shows accurate locations in both urban and rural areas, as well as the duration spent at each location. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
1 Answer
Tracking accuracy was a bit of a challenge because GPS was still developing for consumer use back then. While there were OnStar systems in some cars, which worked like an early cell phone tracking service, it wouldn't suit a covert operation. You might want to think about using payphones or credit transactions for tracking—a bit old school but definitely an option!
But those wouldn’t give a continuous location history. I feel like a tracker from a spy shop would be more effective.